Unusual things to do near Surfers Paradise (Halloween Edition)
Halloween is nearing, and it can be a ‘spooktacular’ time for both young and old. If you want to make the most of the scary holiday this year by participating in some spooky festivities, we know where to go and what to do!
The Gold Coast is a great place to be if you want to explore some unusual activities that other places don’t offer. Here are our top picks of activities with a Halloween theme:
- The Wax Museum
- Dracula's Cabaret
- Lantern Ghost Tour
- Infinity
- Fest-evil at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Wax Museum
What could be scarier on the night of Halloween than visiting a gruesome and gory torture chamber? The Chamber of Horror is a part of the longstanding wax museum on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway, and is a bloody display of various torture instruments and punishments from around the world. You will learn the history around them and how they have been used. This staggering record of human cruelty throughout the ages is not for the faint hearted!
- Visit: The Wax Museum
Dracula’s Cabaret
If you are looking for entertainment and good food in a spooky environment, give Dracula’s cabaret club show a go! This year at Halloween they are performing their latest show called Sanctuary, which has been given nothing but rave revues. If you like what you see, you also have to visit their Shop of Horror, where you can buy all your favourite gothic items, creepy collectibles and horror merchandise - from Dracula’s flashing horns to stubby holders, clothing and more.
- Visit: Dracula's Cabaret
Lantern Ghost Tour - Southport Cemetery
If you are looking to discover the dark side of the Gold Coast during a real ghostly experience, join in on this 2-hour long, award-winning ghost tour centered around the Southport General Cemetery – known for its paranormal sightings. Your guide will teach you about the mysterious surrounding Mrs Brown who was found by the cemetery gates, the Coast's most famous ghost and Victorian rituals. They will also attempt to make contact with the ghosts using special tools, so this tour is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
- Visit: Lantern Ghost Tour
Infinity
Maybe the least scary activity on the list but still well worth a visit, Infinity in the heart of Surfers Paradise lets visitors ignite their senses by stepping into a world of memorising special effects. Walk through some dark and narrow rooms, each offering a different sensory experience with sounds effects, trippy music, and stunning visual and spatial illusions. Make sure you don’t rush through the rooms, and although a few jumps and frights along the way, Infinity will most likely provide a few laughs for all involved.
- Visit: Infinity Attraction
Fest-evil at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
From October 27-29, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will put on three super spooky nights of Halloween fun for the entire family. Here you can ride the ghost train, meet creepy wandering wildlife up close and sink your fangs into delicious treats. You can also visit the very popular but spooky haunted house and join in on some traditional trick or treating. Of course you’ll be able to see not only some amazing wildlife, but zombies and monsters will be making an appearance throughout the night.
The Quack'rDuck Tour!
How could we not mention the Quack'rDuck tour! Helloween or not, kids and adults of all ages will have a blast aboard our purpose built duck boat and bus - our sightseeing tour will take you from land to see using our special amphibious vehicle to see the sights of Surfers Paradise. If you’re planning family activities on the Gold Coast, be sure to include your own amphibious adventure.
Book your Quack’rDuck Tour online or call (07) 5679 3279. If you are out and about on the streets of Surfers Paradise you can book a tour at one of our 2 tour desks right up to the tours boarding time. The locations of our tour desks can be found here.
For more holiday tips, make sure you check out our picks for the best family accommodation on the Gold Coast! These resorts and holiday parks will provide the perfect base for a family holiday with plenty of activities for the kids, some even have their own dedicated kid's clubs!
